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It was the third of Sep tem nev er got a chance to see him.
day I’ll al ways re Nev er heard in’ but bad things a bout him.
that was the day ing on you that my dad dy died.
I nev er got a chance to see him.
day I’ll al ways re Nev er heard in’ but bad things a bout him.
Ma ma, I’m de ing on you to tell me the truth.
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Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Hey Ma ma, is it true what they say, that Pa pa nev er worked a day in his life?
And Ma ma,
bad talk goin’ a round town say that Pa pa had three out side chil dren and an oth er wife.
And that ain’t right.
Heard some talk a bout Pa pa do in’ some store front preach in’.
Talk in’ ’bout sav in’ souls and all the time preach ing,
heal ing and then steal ing in the name of the Lord.
I heard Pa pa call him self a Jack of all in’.
trades.
Tell me, is that what sent Pa pa to an ear ly grave?
Folks say Pa pa would pend ing on you beg, bor row, steal to tell me the pay his bills.
Hey, Ma ma,
folks say Pa pa nev er was much on of think in’.
trades.
Tell Spent most of his time chas in’ wom en and drink in’.
Ma ma, Pa I’m de pend ing on you beg, bor row, steal to tell me the truth.
his bills.
Hey, Ma ma,
“Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
“Pa pa was a roll in’ stone.”
Wher ev er he laid his hat was his home.
And when he died, all he left us was a lone.
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Papa Was A Rollin' Stone”
- Can I play "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" by The Temptations played in?
- Papa Was A Rollin' Stone is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- This arrangement uses 1 chord: Am7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Papa Was A Rollin' Stone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.